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The Spider's Prey (1916)

Original title: Rovedderkoppen

1916-05-08 · 26m · DA
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The titular villain is an infamous international criminal, Mrs. Valentin Kempel, known as “The Predator Spider” due to her habit of ensnaring innocent victims in her web. Men are enchanted by her, and she uses this to coerce them into taking part in her criminal activities. When one of her victims takes his own life, the victim’s brother and a detective decide to put an end to the beautiful criminal’s reign of terror. But The Hunting Spider does not give in so easily – and she is not afraid to use unsporting tricks against her new opponents. FRAGMENT. (stumfilm.dk)

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Carl Theodor DreyerWriterAugust BlomDirectorSven ElvestadWriter

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Rita SacchettoRita SacchettoValentine Kempel, kaldet RovedderkoppenThorleif LundThorleif LundEinar Falkenberg, grossererPeter NielsenPeter NielsenAsbjørn Krag, detektivAnton De VerdierAnton De VerdierRitmester TelmanAlma HindingAlma HindingAda König, Einars forlovedeHans RichterHans RichterCharlie Falkenberg, kunstmalerRasmus ChristiansenRasmus ChristiansenJens, detektivens medhjælperZanny PetersenZanny PetersenAxel MattssonAxel Mattsson

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference676915Actor preference677906 · 676952 · 652623Country preferenceDk

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Frequently asked questions about The Spider's Prey

What is The Spider's Prey about?

The titular villain is an infamous international criminal, Mrs. Valentin Kempel, known as “The Predator Spider” due to her habit of ensnaring innocent victims in her web. Men are enchanted by her, and she uses this to coerce them into taking part in her criminal activities. When one of her victims takes his own life, the victim’s brother and a detective decide to put an end to the beautiful criminal’s reign of terror. But The Hunting Spider does not give in so easily – and she is not afraid to use unsporting tricks against her new opponents. FRAGMENT. (stumfilm.dk)

How long is The Spider's Prey?

The Spider's Prey has a runtime of 26 minutes.